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title: "Operating Hours & Seasons - Cumberland Island National Seashore"
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source_url: "https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/hours.htm"
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summary: "Cumberland Island National Seashore provides ferry service to the island with varying schedules: spring through fall operates 7 days a week (March 1 - November 30), while winter operates 5 days a week (December 1 - February 28). The Mainland Visitor Center, Sea Camp Ranger Station, and Mainland Museum maintain specific operating hours to serve visitors planning their island visits."
tags: "cumberland-island, operating-hours, ferry-schedule, national-seashore, visitor-information, park-operations"
key_entities: "Cumberland Island National Seashore (location), St. Marys, GA (location), National Park Service (organization), Mainland Visitor Center (location), Sea Camp Ranger Station (location), Mainland Museum (location), ferry-service (concept)"
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status: "final"
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# Operating Hours & Seasons - Cumberland Island National Seashore

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Cumberland Island National Seashore Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Cumberland Island National Seashore Contact Us Operating Hours & Seasons Ferry Times & Schedule Check begins one hour before ferry departure at the Mainland Visitor Center. All unclaimed reservations will be cancelled 30 minutes prior to departure and those spots will be offered to walk-in visitors. Prior reservations are highly encouraged. Ferry trips regularly sell out in advance. The ferry ride takes approximately 45 minutes. Spring, Summer, & Fall Schedule (7 days a week March 1st - November 30th) Departures Returns 9:00 A.M. 10:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. 2:45 P.M. (Mon - Sat)* 4:45 P.M. * 2:45 P.M. return available March 1st through September 30th Winter Schedule (5 days a week, no service on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, December 1st - February 28th) Departures Returns 9:00 A.M. 10:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. 4:45 P.M. Visit www.cumberlandislandferry.com to make ferry reservations. Camping? Please visit the Camping Page for information on scheduling return times. Park Building Hours Mainland Visitor Center 113 West St. Marys Street, St. Marys, GA 31558 Open Daily 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Sea Camp Ranger Station Located at the Sea Camp dock on Cumberland Island. Open Daily 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. when staff is available. Mainland Museum 129 Osborne St. St. Marys, GA 31558 Open Daily 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. All park buildings are closed December 25th. Last updated: July 22, 2023 Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 101 Wheeler St St. Marys, GA 31558 Phone: 912 882-4336 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected -->